MOSELEY will hand a first appearance of the season to veteran back row Mark Evans this evening as they kick off their British & Irish cup campaign.

The 30-year-old has been out since picking up a pre-season knee injury but has fully recovered to take his place against London Welsh. He is likely to be joined in the pack by Ryan Wilson, the Scottish age group international who was thrown into the deep end at the start of the season only to pick up a knock.

There are likely to be unfamiliar faces across Ian Smith’s line-up as the head coach hands an opportunity to his fringe players.